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Toronto sets record for warmest February day

Spring temperatures soared to 17.7C by early afternoon.

Gorgeous day for a bike ride, a walk or just taking in the sun and the sights at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Thursday's 17.7 C set a record for warmest February day, beating last year's 16 C. But you know it's not normal. It's February! Today, forecasts call for 6 C, with thunderstorms. Come to think of it, that's still not normal. (Carlos Osorio / Toronto Star)

Torontonians enjoyed an especially balmy day Thursday, but it wasn’t just a record high for Feb. 23; it was the warmest February day on record.

Spring temperatures soared to 17.7 C by early afternoon, before cooling down to 12 C closer to the evening.

The previous record for the warmest day ever in February was set last year on Feb. 3 with a high of 16 C. Weather records for Toronto started in 1938. The temperatures also shattered a 33-year-old record high of 14.9 C for Feb. 23, set in 1984.

On Friday, temperatures are expected to dip down back down to a high of 6 C, which is still over the average temperature for February. There will be a 30-per-cent chance of rain and drizzle, and possible thunderstorms.

Saturday is forecasting for another double-digit day at 12 C, but showers and strong winds are expected throughout the day.

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